James Gunn's Superman movie starring David Corenswet has officially surpassed Zack Snyder's Man of Steel film by hitting a new box office record.

Superman has officially surpassed Man of Steel at the domestic box office, making it the highest-grossing solo Superman film in U.S. history. Directed by James Gunn, the 2025 reboot reached this milestone just 18 days after its release,

James Gunn explained why the 'Superman' international box office success is surprising due to the 'anti-American sentiments' internationally.

James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million.

As audinces continue to enjoy James Gunn 's Superman , the director is opening up about the tremendous pressure he felt leading up to the film’s release. With the film already nearing the impressive $400 million global box office mark and securing an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,

So while "Superman" may have defeated "Man of Steel" domestically, Forbes argues that it's unlikely James Gunn's film is going to overtake Zack Snyder's overall box office once the current theatrical run ends.

Superman has officially surpassed Man of Steel at the domestic box office, making it the highest-grossing solo Superman film in U.S. history. Directed by James Gunn, the 2025 reboot reached this milestone just 18 days after its release,